Bedford murder suspect in South African court after wife and kids found dead

[00:00:03]Yep. I I confirm appearance on behalf of the accused person.

[00:00:09]Indeed, your worship, we have indicated to the state that for now we are not h applying for bail. We have also uh spoken to the state about the status of the accused person and we have agreed for now for the date of the 27th. so that we can assess our situation.

[00:00:32]>> Thank you.

[00:00:37]So, Mr. Schuma, did you hear what the state and the defense are placing before court?

[00:00:43]>> Thank you. Do you confirm the arrangement that currently we are abandoning your right to apply and be released on bail?

[00:00:50]>> You confirm that? Thank you.

[00:02:06]Can he appear virtual, Mr. >> Can he appear virtual on the 27th?

[00:02:14]>> No, it's fine. So, it means >> no, we we would not consent to that.

[00:02:22]>> What's the problem with virtual I I I had not spoken to the accused person firstly and secondly your you engagements with the state in the absence of a day that you physically come to court are difficult. It is my experience.

[00:02:43]>> Oh meaning the days you might subina him or requisition him to come before court before the 27th.

[00:02:50]Is that what you're saying?

[00:02:52]>> Indeed.

[00:03:08]Thank you, Mr. Chumu. The court has been informed that there's investigations that are outstanding in this matter that will be the chain statements together with the ballistic results. Those are still outstanding. So your matter is agenda until the 27th of August 2026 for those investigations to be undertaken. You have informed the court that you are abandoning your bail. You will indeed be kept in custody until the 27th of August 2026 2026.

[00:03:41]For now you are excused.

[00:03:45]Thank you.

[00:03:50]>> That was my role.

[00:03:52]Thank you, Mr. Machingora. You're excused, sir.

[00:04:00]>> Thank you, ma'am. You're excused.

[00:04:04]>> Thank you, Mr. Bobo. You're excused.

[00:04:09]And can I also agend so that everybody removes their stuff? I'll wait outside.

[00:04:15]Thank you. Courts.

[00:04:20]Not you.